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ABUS V442 Small Plastic Ball Valve Lockout, 12 1/64" Length, Red
Model: ABU-V442
Ball Valve Lockout V442-V448
ABUS plastic ball valve lockouts secure valve handles of various designs in the off position.
Lockout device made of robust and dielectric polypropylene
Available in two...
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$34.46
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Ball Valve Lockout V442-V448
ABUS plastic ball valve lockouts secure valve handles of various designs in the off position.
- Lockout device made of robust and dielectric polypropylene
- Available in two different sizes to match most common valve handles
- Numerous locking holes allow for optimal positioning on the handle
VERSATILE AND FLEXIBLE
Two sizes of ABUS plastic ball valve lockouts cover almost all hand levers.
For more safety in maintenance: Our ball valve lockouts secure the valve in the off position. By hooking in a padlock, the lock is fixed on the valve handle until all maintenance work has been completed.
Technology:
- High-quality polypropylene; long-lasting, robust and non-conductive
- Two sizes: Handles for ball valves from 1/2" to 8"
- Well-positioned padlock holes for better grip on the valve
Operation and use:
- To block most common ball valves
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Lockout Devices
- Product Group:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Lockout Devices
- Product Type:
- Valve Lockouts
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- V448
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Department:
- Door Hardware
ABUS V448 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is a padlock included with the ABUS V448 valve lockout?
No padlock comes with it. The V448 is the lockout body only: it clamps over the valve lever and you hook your own padlock through one of the holes to hold it shut. Order a safety padlock separately, one per person who needs to sign onto the isolation.
2) Does the ABUS V448 lock the valve open or closed?
Closed. It secures the valve handle in the off position and holds it there until the padlock comes off, which is what you want for isolating a line before maintenance. It is not intended to hold a valve open.
3) Can this valve lockout be used near live electrical work?
It can. The V448 body is polypropylene, which ABUS calls out as dielectric and non-conductive, so there is no metal in the clamp to carry current. That is the usual reason a maintenance crew picks a plastic valve lockout over a steel one.
4) Will one lockout work on different shapes of lever handle?
Yes, within its size range. The V448 has multiple padlock holes along the body so you can shift the clamping point to suit how the lever is shaped and where the stem sits, which is how one part covers a mix of handle designs across a plant.
5) Can multiple workers lock out the same valve with this device?
Only one padlock fits per hole, so for a multi-person isolation on a single valve you add a lockout hasp through the V448 and hang each worker's padlock on the hasp. The V448 itself provides the padlock holes; the hasp is a separate item.
6) Is the ABUS V448 suitable for industrial and commercial facilities rather than home use?
It is a commercial-duty device, used in plant, building, and facility maintenance where valves have to be isolated and tagged during work. The polypropylene body is specified as robust and long-lasting for that repeated use.
7) Why is the ABUS V448 red?
Red is the standard visual cue for an active lockout, so the device reads as a do-not-operate flag from across a mechanical room, not just a clamp on a handle. The color is molded in rather than painted on.
How fast can I get the ABUS V448 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit,
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Does the ABUS V448 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The ABUS V448 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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